June 28, 2023 Council Agenda

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City Hall  –  1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

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Session Status
Recessed

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Council in Attendance
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Commissioner Dan Ryan
Commissioner Rene Gonzalez
Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Mayor Wheeler presided. 

Officers in attendance: Beth Woodard, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk

Motion to elect Commissioner Rubio President of the Council: Moved by Wheeler and seconded by Gonzalez. (Y-5)

The Consent Agenda was adopted on a Y-5 roll call.

Council recessed at 10:16 a.m. and reconvened at 10:20 a.m.

Council recessed at 11:22 a.m. and reconvened at 11:35 a.m.

Council recessed at 12:19 p.m.

Public Communications

522

Request of Alexandria Bradley to address Council regarding Normandale Park memorial (Communication)
Document number
522-2023
Council action
Placed on File

523

Request of Dajah Beck to address Council regarding Normandale Park memorial (Communication)
Document number
523-2023
Council action
Placed on File

524

Request of Susan Griffin to address Council regarding downtown Portland (Communication)
Document number
524-2023
Council action
Placed on File

525

Request of Martin Lopez to address Council regarding requirements for union representation in Ordinance 190700 (Communication)
Document number
525-2023
Council action
Placed on File

526

Request of Joseph Sponsler to address Council regarding transition from diesel to solar generators (Communication)
Document number
526-2023
Council action
Placed on File

Time Certain

527

Proclaim July 4-9, 2023, to be National Veterans Wheelchair Games Week (Proclamation)
Document number
527-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Time certain
9:45 am
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Placed on File

528

*Approve the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission FY 2023-24 Fund Budget (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191354
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
Time certain
10:05 am
Time requested
30 minutes
Previous agenda item 520.
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to add an emergency clause because it is necessary to approve the budget without delay in order to provide authority to transact the financial affairs of the Commission for FY 2023-24: Moved by Rubio and seconded by Wheeler. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

529

*Authorize five-year grant agreement with Portland Community Media, dba Open Signal, for public, educational, and governmental access resources, and to provide culturally responsive, relevant, and affordable media training for and with mediamakers and non-profit organizations on a citywide basis, not to exceed $6,239,438 in operational support (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191355
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
Time certain
10:35 am
Time requested
30 minutes
Previous agenda item 521.
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to add an emergency clause because the public interest would be harmed by a delay in authorizing the grant agreement, resulting in a lapse of provision of services: Moved by Rubio and seconded by Ryan. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

Consent Agenda

530

Reappoint Chandra Robinson to the Portland Design Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2027 (Report)
Document number
530-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Permitting & Development
Council action
Confirmed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

531

Reappoint Julia DeGraw to the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2026 (Report)
Document number
531-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
Council action
Confirmed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

532

Proclaim results of the Municipal Non-partisan Special Election on Measure 26-240: Renew Portland Children's Levy (Proclamation)
Document number
532-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Council action
Placed on File

533

*Ratify Letter of Agreement between the Department of Asset Management/Fleet Services with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District W24 and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 189 to provide represented employees reimbursement for prescription safety eyewear purchases (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191336
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Human Resources
Management and Finance
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

534

*Amend Intergovernmental Agreement between the Office of Management and Finance, the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and Prosper Portland for continued administration of the Community Opportunities and Enhancements Program (amend Contract 30007251) (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191337
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Management and Finance
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

535

*Pay Workers’ Compensation Claims of Michael Thompson for $25,039 involving Portland Parks & Recreation (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191338
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Management and Finance
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

536

Amend Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services Code to remove the need for continual delegation and clarify responsibilities (amend Code Section 3.15.070) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191339
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Management and Finance
Revenue Division
Second reading agenda item 494.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

537

Accept the 2022 Title 11 Trees Fund Report (Report)
Document number
537-2023
Introduced by
Commissioner Dan Ryan
City department
Parks & Recreation
Council action
Accepted
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

538

*Certify and transfer delinquent sewer system user fees to the Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County Assessor for collection pursuant to ORS 454.225 (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191340
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Environmental Services
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

539

*Accept disbursement of State of Oregon Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds for Portland Streetcar from TriMet and authorize a subrecipient agreement (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191341
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

540

*Accept grant from the State of Oregon Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Discretionary Fund for $400,000 to support Portland Streetcar Rider Ambassador Program (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191342
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

541

*Amend Location of Sidewalk Vault Openings Code to remove a 2-foot setback requirement and amend Sidewalk Elevators Code to increase the load-bearing requirements for doors over sidewalk openings (amend Code Sections 24.65.010 and 24.65.030) (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191343
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

542

*Authorize contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the NE 102nd Avenue Corridor Lighting Project between E Burnside St and NE Sandy Blvd (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191344
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

543

*Authorize Memorandum of Understanding with Central Eastside Industrial Council Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee for use of the district annual permit surcharge (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191345
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

544

*Designate the Director of the Bureau of Development Services to represent and act on the City’s behalf as the Special Advisory Group for the Cascade Renewable Transmission System (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191346
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Permitting & Development
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

545

*Approve application under the Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program under the Inclusionary Housing Program for AM/DRI Block 45 located at 4030 S Bond Ave (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191347
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

546

*Approve application under the Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program under the Inclusionary Housing Program for MNN46 Minnesota Apartments located at 4611 N Minnesota Ave (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191348
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

547

*Approve application under the Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program under the Inclusionary Housing Program for Shortstack Belmont located at 2755 SE Belmont St (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191349
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

548

*Approve application under the Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program under the Inclusionary Housing Program for Shortstack Mississippi located at 1017 N Revere St (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191350
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

549

*Approve application under the Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program for a five-year extension of the limited property tax exemption for Albert Mixed-Use at 3600 N Williams Ave (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191351
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

550

*Authorize subrecipient contract for $5,153,525 for the provision of grants in support of land acquisitions for affordable housing development (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191352
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

551

*Authorize 22 subrecipient contracts totaling $7,734,373 for the provision of services in support of providing affordable housing (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191353
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

Regular Agenda

552

Amend Joint Office of Homeless Services Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County to implement County revisions (amend Contract 30005335) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191356
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Second reading agenda item 514.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (3):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler
  • Nay (2):
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps

553

Appoint Yume Delegato to the Police Accountability Commission (Resolution)
Resolution number
37622
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Community Safety Division
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Adopted
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

554

*Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with Portland Police Commanding Officers Association relating to terms and conditions of employment of represented employees in bargaining unit for 2023-2027 (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191357
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Human Resources
Management and Finance
Police
Time requested
10 minutes
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to substitute Exhibit A with the updated agreement dated June 27, 2023 that addresses issues raised: Moved by Wheeler and seconded by Rubio. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

555

*Amend contract with SAP Public Services, Inc. to increase the not to exceed amount by $873,651 for cloud software and related services through June 2026 (amend Contract 30005306) (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191358
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Management and Finance
Time requested
10 minutes
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

556

*Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County not to exceed $12,500,000 for the Justice Center Bus Duct Replacement Project (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191359
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Management and Finance
Time requested
10 minutes
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to make item 556 an emergency ordinance to address fire safety issues for residents: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Wheeler. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

557

*Authorize contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the Cully Public Works Improvement Project (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191360
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Transportation
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

558

Add Dry Wells and Other Underground Injection Controls Code to regulate dry wells and other stormwater facilities (add Code Chapter 25.10) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191370
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Permitting & Development
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading July 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

559

*Increase the cap on number of applications allowed within each fiscal year under the Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program to 500 units (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191361
Introduced by
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Housing Bureau
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

Session Status
Adjourned

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Council in Attendance
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Commissioner Dan Ryan
Commissioner Rene Gonzalez
Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Mayor Wheeler presided. 

Officers in attendance: Maja Haium, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk

Commissioner Ryan left at 2:51 p.m. and returned at 3:16 p.m.

Council adjourned at 4:19 p.m.

Time Certain

560

Pursue analysis and creation of new Tax Increment Finance districts to advance equitable development and inclusive growth in East Portland and the Central City (Resolution)
Resolution number
37623
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Prosper Portland
Time certain
2:00 pm
Time requested
45 minutes
Council action
Adopted
  • Aye (4):
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler
  • Absent (1):
    • Dan Ryan

561

Accept the Bull Run Treatment Projects 2023 Annual Report (Report)
Document number
561-2023
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (1 of 6)
Council action
Accepted
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Ryan.
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

562

Extend Contract with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for Program Management and Support Services for the Bull Run Filtration Projects (Report)
Document number
562-2023
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (2 of 6)
Council action
Accepted
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Ryan.
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

563

Authorize the Bull Run Filtration Facility Project construction in two phases with two guaranteed maximum prices and update estimated total cost of construction to $1,069,000,000 (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191368
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (3 of 6)
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading July 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

564

Authorize the Bull Run Filtration Pipelines Project construction in two phases with two guaranteed maximum prices and update estimated total cost of construction to $404,000,000 (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
191369
Introduced by
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (4 of 6)
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading July 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

565

Accept Guaranteed Maximum Price of $286,245,376 from MWH-Kiewit JV for construction of the first phase of the Bull Run Filtration Facility Project (Procurement Report - 00001428) (Report)
Document number
565-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Management and Finance
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (5 of 6)
Council action
Accepted - Prepare Contract
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Ryan.
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

566

Accept Guaranteed Maximum Price of $51,792,077 from Bull Run Conveyance Partners for construction of the first phase of the Bull Run Filtration Pipelines Project (Procurement Report - RFP 00001634) (Report)
Document number
566-2023
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Management and Finance
Time certain
2:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour (6 of 6)
Council action
Accepted - Prepare Contract
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Ryan.
  • Aye (5):
    • Dan Ryan
    • Rene Gonzalez
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ted Wheeler

567

*Amend Public Order and Police Code to add provisions regulating the consumption of controlled substances on public property (amend Code Sections 14A.50.010 and 14A.20.060) (Emergency Ordinance)
Introduced by
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Time certain
3:45 pm
Time requested
1 hour
Council action
Referred to Commissioner of Finance and Administration

Session Status
No session scheduled

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